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Ontario Tech University's School of Ethical Artificial Intelligence and Mindful Artificial Intelligence Research Institute unite experts across all faculties to prepare future ethical leaders and explore how AI can make life better for people and communities.

Ontario Tech University answers the call to ensure AI serves humankind and the planet

October 29, 2025

Ontario Tech University is advancing initiatives that will establish the university, and Canada, as a global leader in ethically designed and executed AI. Through the launch of its School of Ethical Artificial Intelligence and Mindful Artificial Intelligence Research Institute, the university is setting the benchmark for human-centred innovation that’s anchored in values and guided by conscience.

Ontario Tech University, together with its partners, celebrates the official opening of the Mindful Artificial Intelligence Research Institute and the leadership role it will take in advancing ethical, people-first AI. Also pictured: the Honourable Stephen Crawford, Minister of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement and Minister of Provincial Parliament (MPP) of Oakville; the Honourable Nolan Quinn, Minister of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security and MPP of Stormont-Dundas-South Glengarry; and Lorne Coe, Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security, and MPP of Whitby.

New research institute asserts Ontario Tech’s international leadership in responsible AI innovation

October 17, 2025

Ontario Tech University announces the launch of the Mindful Artificial Intelligence Research Institute (MAIRI), a new, interdisciplinary hub that positions Canada at the forefront of ethical, people-first artificial intelligence (AI). MAIRI and the people leading it share a clear vision: a thoughtful, intentional and inclusive approach to AI research and innovation that supports humanity and global flourishing.

Graduates celebrating at Ontario Tech's 2023 Fall Convocation, outside the university's Regent Theatre in downtown Oshawa.

Ontario Tech to celebrate future leaders and changemakers at Fall Convocation

October 15, 2025

Ontario Tech University will proudly celebrate the achievements, resilience and growth of its newest alumni during Fall Convocation on Thursday, October 16.

Ontario Tech announces Canada’s first School of Ethical Artificial Intelligence (SEAI). Pictured is the Software Informatics Research Centre at the university's north Oshawa campus.

Ontario Tech launches Canada’s first School of Ethical Artificial Intelligence

October 14, 2025

Ontario Tech University has launched Canada's first School of Ethical Artificial Intelligence (SEAI), focusing on AI governance and the responsible development of technology.

Dr. Christopher Collins, Professor (left) and Dr. Mariana Shimabukuro, Associate Teaching Professor, Faculty of Science, discuss the LangEye app in the Visualization for Information Analysis Laboratory at Ontario Tech University.

Learning by looking: Ontario Tech researcher’s app design turns everyday objects into vocabulary tools

August 06, 2025

A researcher at Ontario Tech University has developed an educational online tool that uses advanced technology to make the learning journey fast, effective, and even fun. Dr. Mariana Shimabukuro is the creator of LangEye, a tool that helps people learn new words in a foreign language by connecting them with real-life objects.

Twin brothers Tyrus and Cyrus Tsui are two of this year's seven recipients of major incoming scholarships at Ontario Tech University (see gallery of recipients at end of story*). * Image of Global Leadership Award recipient Marie Ange Nishimwe Ingabire unavailable at time of publication.

Twin brothers headline Ontario Tech’s list of 2025-2026 major scholarship recipients

June 27, 2025

Ontario Tech University annually awards prestigious entrance scholarships to seven outstanding incoming students. The scholarship program’s five categories recognize secondary school students with exceptional achievements in academics, leadership and community involvement throughout their high school career.

Spring Convocation on Polonsky Commons at Ontario Tech University's north Oshawa campus.

Ontario Tech to celebrate more than 2,200 graduates and six distinguished honorary degree recipients at Spring Convocation

May 20, 2025

Ontario Tech University will proudly recognize the accomplishments of the Class of 2025, set against the scenic backdrop of Polonsky Commons at the north Oshawa campus from Wednesday, June 4 to Friday, June 6.

A new system uses indicators such as low grades or missed assignments to alert academic advisors earlier and get students help.

Helping students sooner: Ontario Tech to launch Early Alert System to support student success and well-being

May 08, 2025

Ontario Tech is proactively supporting student success thanks to a new online system that spots potential concerns before they impact academic progress.

From left: Ontario Tech University students Anupriya Dubey, fourth-year Computer Science (Faculty of Science); Nishtha Desai, fourth-year Technology Management (Faculty of Business and Information Technology); and Mosarrat Rumman, Computer Science master’s degree candidate (Faculty of Science).

Ontario Tech students propose generative AI platform to preserve Indigenous languages

March 11, 2025

Joined by Computer Science master’s degree candidate Mosarrat Rumman and fourth-year Technology Management student Nishtha Desai, Anupriya Dubey (fourth-year Computer Science) and the Ontario Tech team developed EduLine (Education Offline)—an AI-powered education platform designed to function offline.

2024 marked many milestones at Ontario Tech University.

Reflections of 2024: Celebrating success, innovation and community at Ontario Tech University

December 19, 2024

Ontario Tech University celebrates another successful year as it continues to shine brightly as a highly sought-after post-secondary education institution for learning, teaching and working.

Back row, from left: Dr. Olena Zenkina; Dr. Ahmad Barari; Dr. Bobby Stojanoski; Dr. Winnie Sun; Dr. JoAnne Arcand; Dr. Lindsay Malloy; Dr. Jean-Paul Desaulniers; Dr. Les Jacobs, Vice-President, Research and Innovation; Dr. Amirali Salehi-Abari; Dr Bill Kaprolos. Front row: Dr. Robyn Ruttenberg-Rozen. Absent: Dr. Ibrahim Dincer (October 29, 2024).

Ontario Tech’s newest Research Excellence Chairs showcase university’s transformational research

November 18, 2024

In addition to being home to 10 Canada Research Chairs and a host of industrial research chairs, each fall the university designates a cohort of faculty leaders as Research Excellence Chairs (REC) and Research Excellence Award (REA) winners.

Students worked closely with experts and mentors to design real-world solutions for advancing fusion energy during a three-day Ideathon.

Ontario Tech graduate students innovate solutions for Canada’s energy future at Ideathon

November 14, 2024

In early October, graduate students from Ontario Tech University came together for a three-day idea-creation event to tackle one of Canada’s most pressing challenges: innovation in clean energy.

Ontario Tech’s Chemistry program hosts seventh-annual symposium in Chemistry with Japan’s Kyutech University

November 04, 2024

Ontario Tech University continues to expand global collaborations and partnerships. One example of this is by maintaining and strengthening its relationship with Kyushu Institute of Technology (Kyutech), its partner institution in Japan.

Ontario Tech University students in a Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science laboratory.

Federal funding announced for 32 new Ontario Tech-led research projects

September 13, 2024

Ontario Tech’s powerful upward research trajectory continues after Canada’s research funding Tri-agencies announced new grants valued at nearly $4.5 million for 32 new projects across multiple research disciplines being led by dozens of the university’s faculty experts.

North Oshawa campus location, Ontario Tech University,

Ontario Tech announces 2024 Joyce Family Foundation Success Award recipients

August 14, 2024

In 2016, a donation of $1 million from The Joyce Family Foundation to Ontario Tech established two new awards to help students turn their dream of post-secondary education into reality.

Ontario Tech University major entrance scholarship recipients for the 2024-2025 academic year (clockwise from upper left): Thirn Bhavan, Chloe Bogaert, Gianluca Quarto, Emily Smith, Nathan Sidlauskas and Zakkariya Rehman (note: photo not available for international student and Global Leadership Award recipient Fareeha Rehman).

Introducing Ontario Tech University’s 2024-2025 major scholarship recipients

June 28, 2024

Each year, seven outstanding incoming Ontario Tech students are awarded the university’s most prestigious entrance scholarships in recognition of their exceptional achievements in academics, leadership and community involvement throughout their high school career.

Dr. Ken Wilson, incoming Dean, Faculty of Science, Ontario Tech University.

Distinguished plant biochemist and student success champion appointed Dean of Ontario Tech’s Faculty of Science

June 27, 2024

Ontario Tech University announces the appointment of Dr. Ken Wilson as the new Dean of the Faculty of Science, effective Sunday, September 1.

Ontario Tech University researcher Dr. Denina Simmons, Canada Research Chair in Aquatic Toxicology; and Assistant Professor, Faculty of Science.

Ontario Tech expert preparing for second term as the leading national researcher in Aquatic Toxicology

June 14, 2024

For her outstanding record of research achievement and discovery, the Government of Canada is renewing the Canada Research Chair appointment of Ontario Tech University researcher Dr. Denina Simmons of the Faculty of Science to a new five-year term.

Taylor Flood received the Ridgeback Award at the Annual Employee Awards Celebration event on May 7.

Ontario Tech University honours faculty and staff for their exemplary service

May 16, 2024

Over the last 20 years, Ontario Tech University’s reputation for high-quality teaching, student services, work-integrated learning opportunities and overall student satisfaction has grown steadily. This success hinges on the contributions and dedication of a diverse and collaborative community of faculty and staff members.